LDS Church announces 2019 Mutual theme

The 2018 theme “Peace in Christ” included a music video, “There is Peace in Christ.” Materials for the 2019 Mutual theme, “If ye love me, keep my commandments,” will be released later in 2018. (Screenshot)

The theme, which was announced by the Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies in a letter, is based off of the Bible verse found in John 14:15.

“The purpose of the yearly theme is to provide opportunities for youth worldwide to learn about, study, internalize, and apply the principles taught in the scripture,” the LDS leaders wrote in the letter. “Youth are encouraged to memorize the scripture, study its doctrine, and act on the principles learned throughout the year.”

LDS youth leaders are encouraged to use the Mutual theme for youth activities throughout the year. More resources will be made available later in 2018 and throughout 2019 at youth.lds.org.

Past Mutual themes have included:

2018: “Peace in Christ” (Doctrine and Covenants 19:23)
2017: “Ask of God”
2016: “Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ”
2015: “Embark in the service of God”
2014: “Come Unto Christ”
2013: “Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved”
2012: “Arise and shine forth”
2011: 13th Article of Faith
2010: “Be strong and of a good courage”
2009: “Be thou an example of the believers”
2008: “Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works”
2007: “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly”

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